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National Disaster Response and Mitigation Funds

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A National Disaster Response Fund may be constituted as mandated in the Act. The National Disaster Response Fund will be applied by the National Executive Committee (NEC) towards meeting the expenses for emergency response, relief and rehabilitation, in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Central Government in consultation with the NDMA. The proposal of merger of National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF) with National Disaster Response Fund shall be as recommended by the Finance Commission from time to time. Similarly, as mandated by the Act, the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) may be created for projects exclusively for the purpose of mitigation. NDMF shall be applied by the NDMA and shall be as recommended by the Finance Commission from time to time It shall be the responsibility of the States to constitute the Disaster Mitigation and Response Funds at the State as well as District levels. The modalities for the application of these funds will be worked out in ac...
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World Day of Social Justice – 20th February

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  Introduction World Day of Social Justice , observed annually on  February 20 th  by the  United Nations , serves as a global call to action for addressing poverty, exclusion, and unemployment while promoting solidarity, harmony, and equality of opportunity within and between societies. Aligned with the ethos of the World Day of Social Justice, India’s  Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE)  has intensified efforts to bridge socio-economic gaps through legislative reforms, grassroots empowerment, and global partnerships. Background & Global Context Established by the  United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)  during the 62 nd  session on November 26, 2007, the  World Day of Social Justice  has been celebrated annually on 20 th  Feb since the  63 rd   session in  2009 . This observance stems from the recognition that  social development and social justice  are indispensable for achieving ...
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India and Argentina Strengthen Cooperation in Lithium Exploration and Mining with a MoU

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India and Argentina signed  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will pave the way for deeper collaboration in exploration and resource development of critical minerals. It was signed between  Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina. Argentina, known for its vast lithium reserves as part of the 'Lithium Triangle,' is a crucial partner for India in securing essential minerals required for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage. The Lithium Triangle (Spanish: Triángulo del Litio) is a region of the Andes that is rich in lithium reserves, encompassed by the borders of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. The lithium in the triangle is concentrated in various salt pans that exist along the Atacama Desert and neighboring arid areas. The largest areas three main salt pans that define its vertices are the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, Salar de Atacama in Chile, and Salar de...
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India elected to Vice Presidency of International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) in Singapore

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India is elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) in Singapore. The first General Assembly of IALA also marks its transition from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an inter-governmental organization (IGO), where India was elected to its Vice Presidency.  This underscores India’s strong leadership and contributions to maritime affairs, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable and secure marine navigation. IALA, established in 1957 as an NGO, transitioned to an IGO to enhance its role in shaping international standards and best practices for safe and efficient navigation. The new IGO status amplifies IALA’s mandate to harmonise global maritime navigation systems, promote maritime safety initiatives, and collaborate with member states, international organizations, and industry stakeholders to address emerging challenges in maritime safety and environmental protection. India is hosting the IALA Council meeting in Decem...
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Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) launched

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It was  Launched at the   AI Action Summit   in Paris in February 2025. It is a coalition of  Over 100 partners, including 37 tech companies, eleven countries and five international organizations. Its mission is twofold: to prevent AI from exacerbating environmental harm and to harness its transformative power to accelerate the decarbonization of economies, reduce pollution, and protect our biodiversity, ecosystems and oceans. About Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) UNEP News
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